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Duties

Ensures work is done properly and efficiently. Passes on to workers instructions received from supervisor and, as needed, demonstrates proper work methods. Makes, repairs, and installs storage and shipping items such as boxes, small crates, pallets, dividers, assorted skids and storage bins using wood, wood composites and substitutes, steel bracing, and appropriate packing materials. Spot checks completed work for compliance with supervisor's instructions on work sequence, procedures, methods, and deadlines. Works from local process specifications, blueprints, sketches, drawings, or from written or verbal instructions, in manufacturing wood crates, boxes and skids. Determines requirements for special jobs, such as selecting materials, designing boxes, crates, etc., including trusses, bracing, strapping and construction of necessary containers, packing, labeling and preparing items for shipment or storage. Uses proper handling equipment for transfer and provides necessary cleanup of work site. Ensures that equipment, materials, tools and/or supplies are fully functional and available when needed. Ensures that all workers have enough work and are fully utilized.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Tour of Duty: Multiple Shifts
• Security Requirements: Non-Sensitive
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Bargaining Unit Status: Yes
• Pre-Employment Physical: Required
• This position and any future selections from this announcement may be used to fill various shifts located within DLA Distribution Anniston.

Qualifications

To qualify for a Wood Worker Leader, your resume and supporting documentation must support: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standard for Trades and Labor Occupations. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties at the level for which you are applying. Emphasis is placed on how you gained the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time, and the required ability or potential to perform the job. Applicants who do not meet the screen-out element (SOE) will be eliminated from further competition. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Physical Effort The wood worker uses power and manual tools while performing repetitive, tiring work for long periods of time. Frequent standing, bending, stooping, reaching, and arm movement is required. Sometimes works in cramped or awkward positions. The work requires continuous lifting, carrying, and using tools and materials that weigh up to 60 pounds. Sometimes heavier weights are lifted and moved with the assistance of others or lifting devices such as floor hoists or cranes. Working Conditions Work is normally performed in a shop or other enclosed areas which may be drafty, damp, or over heated. Sometimes employee works outside in fair weather, and occasionally in bad weather. Frequently exposed to sawdust, as well as other nose and lung irritations. Frequent exposure to loud noises from power saws, particles, nails, fasteners, etc. May be required to wear protective eyeglasses, ear devices, or gloves.

Contacts

• Address DLA Distribution Anniston 7 Frankford Ave Building 362 Anniston, AL 36201-4199 US
• Name: Crystal Wilborn
• Phone: 717-770-2919
• Email: [email protected]